Recruits with little experience trained for 22 weeks. They earn $46,000 per year.

Experienced recruits, whose salaries vary, received six weeks of training.

After commencement remarks and presentation of special awards, the department ‘s newest members took an oath of office and received badges and certificates.

Amy Stevens received the Justin Clayton Award, named after one of Fauquier’s first career fire and rescue workers. Her fellow recruits chose Ms. Stevens for the honor. The retired Mr. Clayton, who joined the department in 1991, presented the award.